Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Bottas adds expletive to Mercedes axe rumours
Valtteri Bottas had an expletive ready when he was asked in Barcelona about rumours he could be about to be replaced by George Russell.
May 7, 07:23
Spanish GP 2014
Red Bull hire five senior figures from Mercedes
Steve Blewett, Omid Mostaghimi, Pip Clode, Anton Mayo and Steve Brodie will all form part of Red Bull's new technical line-up.
May 6, 12:41
Spanish GP 2014
Wolff says Bottas-Russell swap rumours 'nonsense'
Toto Wolff has dismissed as "nonsense" reports suggesting he may replace Valtteri Bottas with George Russell before the end of the 2021 season.
May 6, 06:58
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action during the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 2, 2021
Hamilton the stand-out 2021 driver so far - Sainz
Lewis Hamilton is already emerging as the standout driver of the 2021 season, according to Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
May 5, 07:23
Christian Horner pictured on July 19, 2020
Christian Horner would be "surprised" if Mercedes drop Bottas for Russell
It was reported by the Daily Mail newspaper on Tuesday that Valtteri Bottas could be relieved of his duties by the Silver Arrows.
May 4, 10:04
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas 'lacking confidence' for title fight - Sirotkin
Valtteri Bottas appears to be "lacking some confidence" as his teammate and Max Verstappen race away at the top of the drivers' standings in 2021.
May 4, 07:08
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff 'can't imagine' Hamilton leaving
Toto Wolff says he "can't imagine" Mercedes' collaboration with Lewis Hamilton ending once the driver's current one-year contract expires late this year.
May 4, 07:03
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull won't abandon Verstappen's 2021 chances - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will not abandon development of its 2021 car - even with the radical new 2022 technical regulations now looming large in Formula 1.
May 4, 07:01
General view of Swansea City's Liberty Stadium taken January 2018
Police investigating "vile racist abuse" towards Swansea's Morgan Whittaker
The 20-year-old forward is the fourth Swansea player to be the victim of online abuse since February.
May 3, 19:05
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Marko admits Mercedes engine situation 'tense'
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted the situation is "a bit tense" between Red Bull and Mercedes at present.
May 3, 06:56
Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014
Early start for 2021 title 'mind games' - Schumacher
The "mind games" between Formula 1's title protagonists have begun tantalisingly early in 2021, according to former driver Ralf Schumacher.
May 3, 06:54
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Verstappen rejects Rosberg's Hamilton-beating advice
Max Verstappen has responded to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg's advice about his head-to-head championship battle with Lewis Hamilton.
May 3, 06:51
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action during the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 2, 2021
Lewis Hamilton expecting fierce title race
It is the third time in as many races Lewis Hamilton and title rival Max Verstappen have gone wheel-to-wheel.
May 2, 19:40
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action during the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 2, 2021
Lewis Hamilton triumphs at Portuguese Grand Prix
The world champion dropped to third in the opening stages, but made two brilliant moves to claim his second win of the season.
May 2, 16:10
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff 'happy' to consider 2022 Mercedes lineup
Toto Wolff says he is "happy" that news of his initial talks with Lewis Hamilton about the seven time world champion's future at Mercedes have "come out".
May 2, 06:40
Lando Norris pictured on March 12, 2020
McLaren denies helping Mercedes with Norris radio call
McLaren's team boss has hit back at Dr Helmut Marko after the Red Bull official sarcastically criticised "very sporting" behaviour to benefit Mercedes at Portimao.
May 2, 06:39
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Portimao surface 'unworthy of F1' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen continued to slam the condition of the track surface at Portimao after qualifying behind both Mercedes cars.
May 2, 06:35
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Max Verstappen aims foul-mouthed rant at Lando Norris in Portugal
Mercedes driver Bottas finished seven thousandths of a second ahead of Lewis Hamilton, with Max Verstappen third.
May 1, 17:34
Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Valtteri Bottas denies Lewis Hamilton 100th pole in Portugal
Lewis Hamilton's championship rival Max Verstappen was a disappointing third for Red Bull, fourth tenths off the pace.
May 1, 15:34
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Max Verstappen fastest in final Portugal practice
Max Verstappen, who trails Lewis Hamilton by a point in the standings, edged out his title rival by 0.236 seconds in Portimao.
May 1, 12:39
England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin takes a knee on March 25, 2021
Sport begins social media boycott to fight online abuse
Social media channels fell silent when the boycott started at 3pm on Friday.
May 1, 07:59
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
Verstappen admits Mercedes 'stronger' at Portimao
Mercedes has come out of the blocks at Portimao with a slightly "stronger" car, Max Verstappen has admitted.
May 1, 06:12
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Marko tells Hamilton to give up Verstappen 'mind games'
Dr Helmut Marko has told Lewis Hamilton to stop wasting his time with attempted "mind games" in his 2021 title head-to-head with Max Verstappen.
May 1, 06:10
Valtteri Bottas celebrates winning the Russian Grand Prix on September 27, 2020
Bottas will struggle to keep seat - Schumacher
Clinging onto his Mercedes seat for 2022 is going to be a "damn tight" battle for Valtteri Bottas.
May 1, 06:07
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Red Bull chief thinks Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry will boil over
The two drivers are going head-to-head for world championship title glory this season.
Apr 30, 18:29
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton fastest in second Portugal practice
The seven-time world champion finished fifth in the morning session ahead of Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix.
Apr 30, 16:02
Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge pictured on March 11, 2021
Duke of Cambridge stands alongside football in social media boycott
Social media channels fell silent when the boycott started at 3pm on Friday.
Apr 30, 16:01
Valtteri Bottas pictured during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on April 30, 2021
Valtteri Bottas edges out Verstappen in opening Portuguese GP practice
Lewis Hamilton was disappointed with the handling of his Mercedes.
Apr 30, 12:26
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Hamilton wants to keep racing in 2022
Lewis Hamilton is showing no sign of wanting to retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2021.
Apr 30, 07:15
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Wolff relationship 'better' after Imola talks - Russell
George Russell says his relationship with Toto Wolff is actually "better" after the controversy of Imola.
Apr 30, 07:13
Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020
'No reason' to leave Red Bull - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says he sees "no reason" to look around for another Formula 1 team to race for.
Apr 30, 07:08
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
Verstappen plays down Hamilton 'shoulder nudge'
Max Verstappen has played down his 'shoulder nudge' with 2021 title rival Lewis Hamilton recently at Imola.
Apr 30, 07:05
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the draw in October 2020
Aleksander Ceferin: 'We must stand together to stop online abuse'
Sport has come together as part of a united front against racism and discrimination.
Apr 29, 17:22
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Sir Lewis Hamilton supports upcoming social media blackout
Sports organisations will boycott social media from 3pm on Friday for three days in a united front against online hate and discrimination.
Apr 29, 17:20
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
Verstappen's father smiles at Hamilton 'shoulder nudge'
Max Verstappen's father and co-manager is happy about the latest developments at Red Bull.
Apr 29, 06:49
Lewis Hamilton pictured during qualifying for the Imola Grand Prix on April 17, 2021
Hamilton 'unwilling to accept' Verstappen pressure
Lewis Hamilton is struggling to cope as he finally faces a serious challenger to his recent run of utter dominance in Formula 1.
Apr 29, 06:48
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Five talking points ahead of the Portuguese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton holds a slender one-point advantage over Max Verstappen.
Apr 28, 17:58
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
F1 back to 2014 performance next year - Verstappen
Formula 1 cars will return to the grip levels of "2014 or 2015" next year, according to Max Verstappen.
Apr 28, 07:08
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Russell 'deserves a chance' at Mercedes - Massa
George Russell is a "super driver" who "deserves a chance" to race for the works Mercedes team.
Apr 27, 07:33
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Albania on March 28, 2021
Friday's sporting social: Harry Kane leads St George's Day celebrations
England captain Harry Kane was celebrating with the nation.
Apr 23, 17:57
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